Course syllabus
Projektkurs logistik
Project in Logistics
MTTN15, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2014/15
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2014-04-02
General Information
Elective for: I5, M5
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
Aim
The overall purpose of the course is to provide the students
with an understanding for and the skills in how to organize a
project within a logistics context, from the identification of a
problem area to the development of a proposition for a solution.
The course is based on earlier courses within the logistics field
and gives the students the opportunity for deepening and
practically applying the theoretical knowledge which has been
provided in earlier courses. By independently working with company
based projects, the students are trained in small groups in
identifying, theorizing, analyzing and solving a company problem
within a chosen area of logistics. In order to support this work,
the course e.g. provides knowledge in research methodology, project
methodology, tools to structure and attack problems, report writing
and presentation techniques.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- have achieved an increased understanding for, and the skills
to, organize a project, carry it out and present a project from
problem to solution
- have deepened the knowledge within the logistics area and
increased the understanding and ability to apply this knowledge in
practice
- understand challenges regarding implementation and change
management
- understand and be able to explain the foundations of research
methodology
- have increased the skills in report writing and presentation
techniques
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to use the techniques and models associated with
project execution which are taught in the course
- critically be able to evaluate different approaches towards
attacking and solving problems within the field of logistics
- methodologically be able to identify, describe and analyze real
logistics flows and processes
- be able to adjust the design of the logistics systems in
relation to productivity, organization or other relevant delimiting
factors and prerequisites
- be able to identify problems and possibilities in connection to
logistic systems and be able to develop and present potential
solutions
- have increased the skills in writing reports and presenting the
results, and have developed a sound foundation for future project
work and master thesis.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- have a developed ability to value how separate factors in the
logistics system are affected by its surrounding environment.
- have got insights into implementation work
- have been encouraged to work independently and stimulated
towards critical thinking.
Contents
The course is executed as an independent project in groups of
4-5 people. Each group will, with the help of their supervisors,
choose and define a project assignment within an area of logistics
where the students have good previous knowledge. The project will
be carried out at a company.
The course will deal with the following themes:
- How you organize and carry out a project
- How practical problem solving is done in real life
- Tools to structure up problems
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Implementation issues
The students will also conduct deeper theoretical studies within
the context of the chosen project area.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Approved written and oral presentations of the projects.
Parts
Code: 0110. Name: Project in Logistics.
Credits: 4,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved written and oral presentation of the project.
Code: 0210. Name: Assignments.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved assignments.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- MTTF01 Logistics or MTTN01 Logistics in the Building Process, and at least one of MTT045 International Physical Distribution, MTTF10/MTTN25 Materials Handling, MTT115 Industrial Purchasing, MTT240 Supply Chain Management or MTTN30 Process based Business Development
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 16.
Reading list
- Björklund, M & Paulsson, U: Seminarieboken, Att skriva, presentera och opponera. Studentlitteratur, 2003, ISBN: 91-44-04125-X.
- Wallén, Göran: Vetenskapsteori och forskningsmetodik. Studentlitteratur, 1996, ISBN: 9789144366524.
- Eriksson, Mikael & Lilliesköld, Joakim: Handbook for Small Projects. Liber, 2010, ISBN: 9789147099658.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Jan Olhager, jan.olhager@tlog.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tlog.lth.se